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Ep. 26: In today's episode, Ingrid is solo and answers YOUR questions. You'll learn about her recent endeavors in real estate and freelance. She discusses the motivation behind her work, her productivity hacks from time blocking to color-coding her Google Calendar, and even balancing work and play. Most importantly, she touches on the inevitable failures that you'll face and how to overcome them.
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Ep. 25: On today's episode, we are joined by Ilse Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Connect Media Firm in Houston, Texas. After four years of working at Telemundo Houston, Ilse made the jump to entrepreneurship. We discuss what it takes to build an agency, how to leverage your network to win clients and the challenges of being a business owner. If you're curious about social media marketing and how to reach your brand's full potential, this episode is for you!
To connect with Ilse, click here. To learn more about her agency, click here. To connect with Ingrid, click here. To stay up to date with The Bold Ambition, follow us here.
Ep. 24: In this episode, Ingrid chats with Cierra Ortega to discuss building an e-commerce fashion boutique, manifesting your dreams, and being a confident bad bitch. Cierra is a college student doubling as an entrepreneur who landed internships at Savage X Fenty and The Mayfair Group. If this episode doesn't encourage you to put action behind your dreams, I'm not sure what will. To connect with Cierra Ortega, follow her on Instagram and be sure to check out Shop the FLAVR. Keep up to date with the podcast on Instagram at @theboldambition.
Ep. 23: Austin realtor Cindy Garcia reveals what the booming market looks like from behind the curtains, especially as thousands of tech companies and industry leaders spotlight Texas (Elon Musk being one of them). Cindy recently joined the WIRE Austin team at Spyglass Realty as a team agent and listing specialist. She talks to us about becoming an agent, learning the ins and outs of the ever-evolving market, and leveraging social media in real estate.
Connect with Cindy: https://www.instagram.com/cindyexploresaustin/
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Ep. 22: If you're from Texas, you'll likely recognize the uber-cool and trendy pieces produced by Jen Zeano Designs. South Texan women Vero and Jen are a married couple who double as co-owners and the brains behind the brand. Jen joins us on today's episode to discuss how she built the lifestyle brand and community from the ground up with the mission to create products that make you feel represented by celebrating the Latina magic in us. To purchase your own empowerment pieces, visit https://jenzeanodesigns.com/ and follow them on social media @jenzeanodesigns.
Ep. 21: Recent UT Austin graduate, Rajya Atluri is building Leela Health, a health and wellness social app for women. After her personal struggle with acne, Rajya sought a community to discuss her experience and learn more from others who dealt with similar issues, however, the platform didn't exist. With Leela, you can discuss all things health & wellness, connect with women who have similar health experiences and find a supportive and uplifting community. As a second-time startup founder, Rajya is learning the ropes of what it takes to build a brand, a community, and solve a pain point for many females. Follow Leela Health us at @leelahealth and stay up to date with The Bold Ambition at @theboldambition.
Ep. 20: Prior to the global pandemic, Stefi Monarrez landed a production internship in Atlanta, Georgia through the Multicultural Internship Program. When COVID-19 hit in March 2020, internship and job offers were rescinded to thousands of soon-to-be college grads, including Stefi. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Stefi graduated during the pandemic from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Public Relations. Since then, she landed a position as Social Media Manager at an advertising agency in her hometown. However, it's not all glitz and glam. We unpack what it means to act on your intuition, the dangers of social media, and next moves in 2021.
Ep. 19: I QUIT MY 9-5 JOB. Yes, you read that right. My head, heart, and gut have been telling me something is not in alignment for a few months now. I thought applying and interviewing for new 9-5 jobs would help. I was wrong. In this episode, I reveal my next professional moves, including freelance, real estate, and growing the fuck out of this podcast. I welcome failure, fear, vulnerability, learning, and growth. I am beyond thrilled to pursue my passions and personal projects with such a fearless attitude. Thank you for being a part of the ride. Whether you’re new here, an OG, or simply scrolling through, I appreciate your support. Follow us on Instagram @theboldambition and be sure to leave a review and subscribe.
Ep. 18: Meet Helena Sampayo (@hsampayo), co-founder of @splitshirt and current University of Texas at Austin senior where she studies Plan II Honors and Business Honors. Hailing from Brownsville, Texas, Helena and her sister Gisele are the perfect fashion business duo that launched the up-cycling clothing brand that brings new life to old men’s button downs. We discuss the barriers the second-hand industry faces, the *specific* environmental effects of fast fashion, and what goes on behind-the-scenes of a clothing brand. Purchase YOUR up-cycled shirt at https://split-shirt.com/
Ep. 17: Houston native and the University of Texas at Austin alum, Jacqueline Rivas aka Jack vulnerably shares her story on packing up her Texas bags and moving to Arkansas for her dream job at L’Oréal without knowing a single soul. Along the way, Jack held leadership positions in the Hispanic Business Student Association, landed internships at world-renowned agencies in Chicago and NYC, and finally found her footing at beauty powerhouse, L'Oréal. She reminds us that when job hunting, timing, and alignment is everything. For those of us struggling to find career satisfaction, this episode is for you.
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